96766 ZIP Code
Lihue, Hawaii
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 96766 |
| City/Town: | Lihue |
| County: | Kauai |
| State: | Hawaii |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,604 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,449 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,422 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,523 |
| Median Home Value: | $687,900 |
| Land Area: | 93.7 sq miles
242.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.2 sq miles
13.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 22.0114, -159.4051 |
Population Information (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,604 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,553 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,051 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,082 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 991 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,239 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 993 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,106 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,319 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,384 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,174 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 999 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,015 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,668 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 997 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 637 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $687,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,707 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,523 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,859 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 664 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,024 | 62.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,835 | 37.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,193 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 682 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 335 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,543 | 29.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,549 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,661 | 13.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,341 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,082 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (96766 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,449 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,948 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,886 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,422 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,180 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,823 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 294 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,963 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,756 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,546 | 17.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 521 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,488 | 14.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 205 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7,822 | 44.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1,420 | 8.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 174 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,462 | 31.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 523 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,328 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 185 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 644 | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,499 | 8.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (96766 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 272 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 72 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 240 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 425 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 383 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 802 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 555 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 980 | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 480 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 650 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (96766 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,741 | 65.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,494 | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 76 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 225 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 105 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 456 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (96766 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 412 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 106 | 1.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 115 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,292 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 643 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 672 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 497 | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,618 | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,112 | 23.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 497 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 753 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,418 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,851 | 67.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,949 | 39.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 759 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (96766 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,828 | 78.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,086 | 42.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,494 | 30.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 181 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 350 | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 745 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (96766 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,055 | 55.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 715 | 12.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 130 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 288 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 271 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 574 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 483 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (96766 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 419 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 896 | 16.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,073 | 19.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 917 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 856 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 532 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 415 | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 261 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 149 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (96766 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 188 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 370 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,618 | 29.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,534 | 45.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 624 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 189 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (96766 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 83 | 1.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 127 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,567 | 32.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 181 | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 2,901 | 59.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (96766 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 230 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,313 | 27.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,756 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,560 | 32.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (96766 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 116 | 3.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 627 | 20.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,808 | 59.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 473 | 15.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (96766 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,769 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $629 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,707 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.31 | 2.38 |
Households (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,859 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,645 | 54.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 961 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 623 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,232 | 25.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,688 | 34.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,096 | 43.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (96766 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,804 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,409 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,530 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 188 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 595 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,104 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (96766 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,069 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 313 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 170 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,881 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 931 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 774 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,604 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 793 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,177 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,998 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 118 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 952 | 47.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 928 | 46.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (96766 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,346 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,097 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,224 | 58.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 677 | 32.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 377 | 18.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 196 | 9.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (96766 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,495 | 76.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 375 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,109 | 1095.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,109 | 1095.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,109 | 1095.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 151 | 40.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 420 | 112.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 249 | 66.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 8.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (96766 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,522 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,189 | 73.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,333 | 26.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 305 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 171 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,821 | 23.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (96766 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,859 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,601 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Lihue, HI96766